Bay of Bengal Conversation 2025

The Bay of Bengal Conversation is a premier annual geopolitical forum hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bringing together leaders, diplomats, and thinkers from across the Indo-Pacific, it fosters frank dialogue on the rivalries, risks, and opportunities shaping our shared future. In an era of rising tensions, the Conversation stands as a call to replace confrontation with conversation.

Inaugural Speaker

SYED REFAAT AHMED
SYED REFAAT AHMED

Chief Justice of Bangladesh

Booklet

Bay of Bengal Conversation 2025 Agenda

CAROLINA CHIMOY
International Correspondent, D...
STEFAN LILLER
UNDP Resident Representative i...
BORIS TADIĆ
Former President of Serbia
CAROL CHRISTINE FAIR
Georgetown University, USA